McGuire Faces Carpenters Union Shortage Charge
New Yorker and Camden resident PB McGuire, former secretary treasurer of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, arrived in Atlanta to present his defense amid a $10,000 shortage dispute. The convention debated details through the night and planned McGuire’s formal statement today. The body nears adjournment later in the week while preparing officer elections and headquarters location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of ‘Carpenters and Joiners of America
Atlanta
McGuire
Kimball House
Constitution
MicGuire
Camden
New Jersey
Carpenters’ Organization
General Executive Board
Frank Duffy
Brotherhood
Duffy
Executive Board
Wiliam D. Huber
Brownwood
King Oscars Yacht Runs Aground Near Kalmar
King Oscar's yacht with Crown Princess Victoria aboard has run on rocks near Kalmar on the Baltic. Vessels have dispatched aid to the distressed vessel and its passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Oscar
Stockholm
Crown Princess Victoria
Kalmar
Baltic
Fists Roar at Democratic State Convention Debacle
New Haven Conn September 24 delegates to the state convention clashed in a New London county caucus while debating governor candidate endorsements. Fists flew as supporters of Cary and Thayer clashed, a scuffle broke out, and the caucus dissolved into pandemonium with no serious injuries reported.
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New Haven
Conn
New London County
Melbert B. Cary
Charies F. Thayer
Cary
Fatal shooting shocks Dooly County in Georgia
In Cordele Georgia George Bundrick shot and killed John J Shrouder as they met near the station. Bundrick also wounded Mrs Shrouder and her unborn child, causing the horse to bolt and the couple to be thrown. The region remains in high excitement and fears of mob action grow.
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Cordele
George Bundrick
John J. Shrouder
Raines
Hundrick
Shrouder
Shrouders
Bundrick
National League Magnates Face War With American League
National League magnates met for three hours in New York disputing the general situation but took no public action. A large majority favored war with the American League, with consideration given to expanding to twelve clubs by adding Baltimore and Washington in the east and two in the west. Possible new members and cities included Louisville, Cleveland, Indianapolis, or Detroit, but no decision was made.
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New York
National Baseball Magnates
League
American League
Baltimore
Washington
Louisville
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Detroit
Moros Resist Submission as Forces Strain
Washington reports the Moros remain resistant to surrender as operations falter. General Chaffee notes Captain John J Pershing cannot reach forts due to waterlogged swamps, forcing a retreat to Camp Vicars and signaling stronger Moro defenses than anticipated.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Atianila
John J Pershing
Pershing
Camp Vicars
Georgia Marble Substitutes Maryland Stone in Capitol Annex
Baltimore officials report Georgia marble will replace Maryland marble for the Capitol annex portico and cornices. Commission cites price pressure from local quarrymen, estimating about ten thousand dollars in savings. Fist fights and chaotic scene mar the meeting as delegates clashed and chairs toppled.
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Baltimore
Georgia
Maryland
Building Commission
State Capitol Annex
Russell Not in Judg eship Race Prominent Georgia Jurist Declines
Winder Ga September 24 1902 Judge R B Russell declines to enter the race for the Georgia supreme bench though expected to win strong support in the seventh eighth and ninth districts. He states he would not precipitate a campaign in his circuit and desires to accept the Western circuit judgeship instead. Continued on second page.
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R. B. Russell
Supreme Bench
Russell
Georgia
Hassell
Judge Russell
Justice Lewis
John 5. Candler
Atlanta
John C. Russ
Macon
Supreme Court
Lewis
Boies Questions Trusts and Tariff in Campaign Letter
Former Governor Horace Boies announced his Democratic nomination for Congress in Iowa's third district. His letter centers on trusts and the tariff, arguing the sole remedy is removing the tariff on trust made products. He calls the trust issue the era's major public concern and contends tariff removal would strip trust defenses.
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Waterloo
Towa
Horace Boies
Congres
Henderson
Troops Mobilized as Mine Strike Sparks Disorder in Wilkesbarre
In Luzerne County Governor Stone orders the Ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, mobilized at Wilkesbarre after sheriff and citizens urged action. Mitchell declines to comment, while strikers vow to continue. A derailed coal train near Warrior Run and clashes at Sturmville amplify tensions as deputies attempt to safeguard nonunion workers. By night, unrest subsides with military presence calming the mines.
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Wilkesharre
Jacobs
Lugerne County
Stone
Ninth Regiment
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
C. B. Dougherty
Hazleton
Dougherty
Mitchell
Sheriff Jacobs
Wyoming
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Mina
Warrior Run
New York
Exeter
Lehigh Valley Coat Company
Sturmerville
Thomas Burke
David Richards
David Harris
John P. Stroh
Burke
Coal and Iron
Chret
West Pittston
Susquehannan River
Nanticoke
Gobin
Philadelphia
Forest City
Susquehanna County
Williamstown
Dauphin County
Maxey
Susquehannacent
Olyphant
Beranton
Philadelphia City
Shenandoah
Panther Creek
Lebanon
Luzerne County
They Seek Henderson's Place
New Hampton Iowa September 24 The third district republican convention will reassemble here tomorrow to nominate a candidate to succeed Speaker Henderson Five candidates are in the field tonight and a lively contest is in progress C E Albrook of Eldora C K Bansler Independence P B Birdall Clarion Burton B E Sweet Waverly and M F Edwards Parkersburg
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Henderson
New Hampton
Iowa
C. E. Albrook
Eldora
C. K.bansler
Independence
P. B. Birdall Clarion
Burton BE. Sweet
Waverly
M. F. Edwards
Parkersburg
Stratton to contest will of Winfield Stratton
Denver, September 24. Harry Stratton of Pasadena California after a conference with his lawyers decided to contest his father Winfield S. Stratton's will which leaves the estate valued at 10 to 12 million dollars for a Colorado springs home for the poor and sick. He forfeits the 50 000 bequest by making a contested will. He plans to pursue a tariff policy aligned with revenue needs and distrust of trusts.
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Denver
Colo
Harry Stratton
Passadena
Cal
Winfield S. Stratton
Colorade Springs
Young Stratton
Troops Camp in Five of Ten Anthracite Counties
Rioting and lawlessness plague Pennsylvania coal regions as state troops man five of ten anthracite counties. Four regiments are in the field with additional forces urged, amid strikes, arson, and attacks on nonunion workers.
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Pennsylvania
Mobs chase nonunion men. clashes rock Scranton area
Reports from Scranton and nearby collieries recount thirteenth regiment calls to quell disturbances. Strikers and nonunion workers clashed with shots fired. several injuries reported. Army patrols and train protection measures expanded as hunts spread across the valley near Sterrick Creek and Jessup. Liverpool cotton futures quoted at auction.
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Scranton
Johnson No. 2 Collery
Priceburg
B. Rushfield
Thither
Temple Company
Bterrick Creek
Jessup
van Hunt
Olyphant
Charles Webster
Peckville
Charles Foley
Fred Mason
Sterrick Creek
Colonel Watres
New Yorks Mormon Murder Inquest Opens In Jersey City
The inquest into Mrs Anna Pulitzer's death began in Jersey City with New York district attorney's office representation. William F B Hart observed for William Hooper Young, held on the crime charge. Proceedings adjourned to October 8. Identification linked Young to the trunk used to ship Mrs Pulitzer's clothing to Chicago. The trunk seller identified him from photos.
Roosevelt Back in Washington After Trip From Indianapolis
President Roosevelt returned to Washington via the Pennsylvania from Indianapolis where an abscess on his leg forced a pause in his Northwestern trip. He traveled in a wheelchair, rested well, and doctors expect the inflammatory symptoms to subside in a week to ten days if the leg remains at rest. Mrs Roosevelt followed by train, and a temporary White House residence at Jackson Place awaits healing and full mobility. The journey was largely uneventful with limited executive business and little activity on board.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis
Pittsfield
Mais
Mrs Roosevelt
White House
Jackson Place
Pittsburg
Oyster Bay
Lung
East and West Weather and Political Notes
A mix of weather, local politics, crimes, and notable events dominates the brief items. Judge R B Russell withdraws Supreme Court candidacy. P J McGuire heads to Atlanta to defend charges. An avowed ovation for Captain Howell and speeches by James G Woodward highlight ward activities. A Dooly county shooting, a Gainesville pistol incident, and auditorium plans for Macon feature in local notices. National items include a Tennessee district confrontation, executions in Oxford and a widening coal strike, with Roosevelt, Maryland capitol plans, and Boer relief donations noted.
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R. B. Russell
Western Circuit
Supreme Court
P. J. McGuire
Carpenters' Organization
Atlanta
E. P. Howell
James G. Woodward
Elks’ Fair
Council
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Carpenters
c-Guire
Connecticut
Mrs. Shrouder Waylad
Dooly County
Mrs. Shrouder
Unicorn Babe
National League
Capitol Commission of
Boies
Father
Congress
Stones
Liverpool
The
Cotton Exchange
Hain
Odell
Capitol Commission
Linder
Cuidad Bolivar
Bowen
Mr. Phipps
Baron Goffinet
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